Columbia Triathlon

COLUMBIA TRIATHLON

SPRINT | SUPER SPRINT

JUNE 14, 2026 | COLUMBIA, MD | 8:00 AM

REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, DEC 19, 2025

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GENERAL INFO

GENERAL RACE INFO

The Columbia Triathlon is a welcoming, community-focused race set in the heart of Columbia, Maryland. Designed for both first-time triathletes and experienced racers, this event features a pool swim, scenic bike course, and paved-trail run through one of Howard County’s most active and vibrant areas. With Sprint and Super Sprint options, a safe and well-organized course, and an encouraging race-day atmosphere, the Columbia Triathlon is the perfect way to challenge yourself, try something new, and experience the excitement of triathlon close to home. Registration includes t-shirt and finisher medal. This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All RULES apply.

SPRINT DISTANCE

400 Yard Pool Swim | 10 Mile Bike | 3 Mile Run

SUPER SPRINT DISTANCE

200 Yard Pool Swim | 5 Mile Bike | 1.8 Mile Run

RACE LOCATION
Clemens Crossing Pool

6400 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

AGE REQUIREMENT

Sprint - must be 14 years of age and older

Super Sprint - must be 10 years of age and older

PARKING

Parking on race day will be alongside of Martin Road opposite the field at Clemens Crossing Pool and at Clemens Cross Elementary School. Parking is limited, so please car pool if possible. Use GPS address for venue on race morning- 6400 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD 21044. Additional/overflow parking will be at the Atholton Adventist Academy parking lot across the street from the transition area.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, June 13

4:00 PM - Athlete Check-In & Registration Opens

5:00 PM - Pre-Race Course Talk

5:30 PM - FREE Transition Clinic

6:00 PM - Athlete Check-In & Registration Closes

Sunday, June 14

6:15 AM - Transition Area Opens, Bike Racking, Body Marking, Athlete Check-In

7:30 AM - Athletes report to the pool deck

7:45 AM - Transition Area Closes, Athlete Check-In closes

8:00 AM – Race Start

ATHLETE CHECK-IN (subject to change)

Saturday, June 13 at Clemens Crossing Pool (grassy field) - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, June 14 at Clemens Crossing Pool (grassy field) - 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM

All registered entrants MUST attend athlete check-in person. Per USAT rules, each participant MUST pick up his/her own packet. If you do not check in during the designated check-in times in person, you will not be able to participate in the event. All participants, (18 and older) must bring at photo I.D. to packet pickup.

YOUR RACE PACKET WILL INCLUDE

RACE BIB

Participants must wear their race bib on the run course at all times. Athletes can either pin their race bib to their shirt or wear it attached to a race belt. Relay teams must transfer bibs between teammates in the transition area. Athletes are required to wear their bib on their front side when going in and out of transition and crossing the finish line.

WRISTBAND

A unique wristband will be given to participants at athlete check-in. Participants must wear this wrist band at all times on race day. This wristband must remain on until you have removed your bike from transition after the race. This band will identify you as an official participant and allows you access to the transition area. You will not be allowed into the transition area without this band in place.

BIKE ADHESIVE NUMBER

At athlete check-in, you will be given an adhesive bike number. Your bike must have an adhesive number on to rack on race morning.

TIMING CHIP

On race morning, you will pick up your timing chip at the Time Chip tent located inside the transition area between 6:15AM - 7:45 AM. Athletes must wear their ankle chip at all times during this event. Should you forget your timing chip or loose it during the race, please let race management know so that we can give you another timing chip. Relay teams must transfer timing chips between teammates in the transition area.

PRE-RACE COURSE TALK & TRANSITION AREA INFO

PRE-RACE COURSE TALK

The Pre-Race Course talk will cover important information about the race and include a question and answer segment. If you are a first timer, attending the pre-race course talk is recommended.

Saturday, June 21 at race venue at Clemens Crossing Pool (grassy field) at 5:00 PM

TRANSITION CLINIC

A FREE transition clinic will be held to learn best practices for transiting from swim to bike and bike to run. The transition clinic is open to all registered participants. This clinic is recommended for first time participants.

Saturday, June 21 in the Transition area of race venue at 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

BODY MARKING

Body marking will take place at the Timing Chip tent on race day, 6:15 AM - 7:45 AM. It is the athlete’s responsibility to ensure that volunteers mark their age as of December 31, 2026, which corresponds to the age division in which the athlete will compete. Please do not apply sunscreen, oil, Vaseline or lotion until AFTER you have been body marked.

TRANSITION AREA

The transition area will open at 6:15 AM - 7:45 AM on race day. The transition area is for ATHLETES ONLY. The transition area will have volunteers to help athletes with their bike/gear. Family and friends must remain outside of the transition area (outside of mesh fencing) before, during and after the race. This is a FIRM USA Triathlon rule. If you would like to be inside the transition area during the race, please consider volunteering.

POST RACE

FINISH LINE

Participants will receive a finisher medal and bottled water at the finish line. Race staff will collect your timing chip here as well.

RACE RESULTS

LIVE results will be published throughout the race. Use your mobile phone to go to RESULTS and click on Columbia Association Triathlon. On the results web page, enter your bib number or name to view your individual results.

AWARDS

Awards will be given to the following categories for the SPRINT race only. There are no awards for the Super Sprint race.

Overall Male - Top 3
Overall Female - Top 3
Overall Non-Binary - Top 3
Age Group - Top 3 (male & female) 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89

Participants must accept their award in-person at the conclusion of the race.

Awards will NOT be mailed to participants. Friends of runners may accept an award on your behalf.

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, DEC 19, 2025. Registration fee includes soft cotton t-shirt and finisher medal.

SUPER SPRINT INDIVIDUAL

$85 - Dec 19 - Dec 21, 2025

$95 - Dec 22, 2025 - Mar 20, 2026

$105 - Mar 21 - May 29, 2026

$110 - May 30 - June 11, 2026

$115 - Race Weekend

SPRINT INDIVIDUAL

$95 - Dec 19 - Dec 21, 2025

$105 - Dec 22, 2025 - Mar 20, 2026

$110 - Mar 21 - May 29, 2026

$115 - May 30 - June 11, 2026

$120 - Race Weekend

In-person registration is available at packet pick up on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14.

Registration transfers are not permitted to other RIVAL race events. Race organizers reserve the right to close registration due to capacity limits. Race organizers reserve the right to delay or cancel event due to extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Pets, baby joggers/strollers, in-line skates, bicycles, and any other non-official wheeled vehicles are prohibited.

REFUND/DEFER POLICY

RACE SWAG

Registration fee for both Adult and Youth race includes a short sleeve shirt and finisher medal.

(Image below is 2025 swag. 2026 swag to be published soon.)

RACE INFO

SPRINT & OLYMPIC TRIATHLON - RACE INFO
This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All RULES apply.

Sprint Distance - 400 Yard Pool Swim | 10 Mile Bike | 3 Mile Run

Super Sprint Distance - 200 Yard Pool Swim | 5 Mile Bike | 1.8 Mile Run

RACE START

This race will use a time trail start (participants will start one person at a time). The swim will be self-seed based on your individual 100-yard pool swim time. The Sprint distance participants will be lined up first. Super Sprint participants will be lined up and start after all of the Sprint participants complete the swim portion of the race.

How to determine your 100 yard time

Time yourself swimming one length of a pool at 60% effort. Multiply this time by 4. This is your 100-yard time. Example: Mary swims one length of the pool in 45 seconds. It will take her 180 seconds to complete 4 lengths of the pool. Her 100-yard time is 3 minutes. Please know your time for race morning.

SWIM COURSE

Sprint Distance

Athletes will enter the pool feet first and will swim down and back in one lane before touching the wall and going underneath the lane rope to start your next down and back. Flip turns will not be permitted and will result in a :30 second penalty. See image in link below.

Required Distance:

Sprint - 400 yard (16 pool lengths – see diagram below)

To view the Sprint swim course map, click HERE.

Super Sprint Distance

Athletes will enter the pool feet first and will swim down the lane and will go underneath the lane rope to start your next length swim. Flip turns will not be permitted and will result in a :30 second penalty. See image in link below.

Required Distance:

Super Sprint - 200 yard (8 pool lengths – see diagram below)

To view the Super Sprint swim course map, click HERE.

WET SUIT POLICY

Wet suits are not permitted for this race.

BIKE COURSE

The bike course is rolling on well-maintained roads. The route is marked with PINK color duct tape arrows on the ground, signage, and there will be volunteer and police support at every turn. Please familiarize yourself with the route, as it is the athlete’s ultimate responsibility to know the course. There are no water stations on the bike course.

Required Distances:

Sprint Distance - two loops (10 miles)

Super Sprint Distance - one loops (5 miles)

To view the bike course map, click HERE.

NOTE: The bike course is open to vehicle traffic during the race. All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center road line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws/officers at all times.

RUN COURSE

The run loop is FLAT in elevation with only one hill. There will be one aid station on the run loop (at mile 1) offering water and Gatorade. The route is marked with PINK color duct tape arrows on the ground, signage, and there will be a volunteer at every turn. Please familiarize yourself with the run course, as it is the athlete’s responsibility to know the course.